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Overview |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $227 |
Diversity |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Columbia College than Clark Atlanta University ($24,326.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than CAU ($22,824 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 26.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,670 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Clark Atlanta University (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($13,725 vs. $9,431)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CAU (3.28)
CAU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Columbia College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Columbia College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Columbia College (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $3,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $38,400)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $8,966 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,034 vs. $31,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($227 vs. $320)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/